In this conversation, Rudd explains Xi’s ideology and the forces that shaped it, his ambitions for China and strategy for achieving them, and what Xi thinks of the United States and Trump.

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd fears Chinese President Xi Jinping may underestimate US resolve to defend Taiwan and move to take the strategic Pacific island democracy by force as early as 2028.

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd says there is a risk Chinese leader Xi Jinping might “miscalculate” and attack Taiwan in two years’ time, especially given perceptions of reduced US military capacity because of its war in Iran.

Asia Society global president Kevin Rudd addressed the second annual Summer Summit of the Asia Society Center in Paris, France.

“We should have collective self-confidence in our ability,” ex-Australian PM says.

世界は大国が意のままに力を振るい、他国に現状変更を迫る弱肉強食の度合いを強めつつある。このまま無秩序の世界に回帰してしまうのか。日本はどう対処すればいいのか。

What are the repercussions of the Iran war for American power? How will the outcome be viewed by America’s allies and the leadership in Beijing?

The Kultaranta Talks 2026 panel focused on Asian geopolitics and the situation in the Indo-Pacific region, featuring Takeo Akiba, Kevin Rudd and Samir Saran.

In closing remarks at an Asia Society Policy Institute conference, Kevin Rudd reflects on the evolving security landscape across the Indo-Pacific.

Kevin Rudd participated in an Asia Society public webinar examining the meeting’s outcomes, strategic signals, and global implications amid rising trade tensions, intensifying tech rivalry, and growing competition across the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

Kevin Rudd’s commencement address at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California, “On the Promise of America”.

Kevin Rudd spoke about Donald Trump’s forthcoming meeting with Xi Jinping on ‘Special Report with Bret Baier’.

Kevin Rudd Returns as Asia Society President and CEO

Kevin Rudd delivered pre-recorded remarks to the 2026 National Apology Breakfast in Canberra.

It is with deep appreciation for his tireless contribution to our national interests over the last three years in Washington that we today announce the Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC will conclude his posting as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States at the end of March 2026.

he Board of Trustees of Asia Society announced today that the Honorable Kevin Rudd, Australia’s Ambassador to the United States, will return to lead the Asia Society from its global headquarters in New York on March 31, 2026.

Kevin Rudd addressed graduates at the University of Newcastle as he received the honour of an Honorary Doctorate.

Kevin Rudd was interviewed by the Washington correspondent of Welt am Sonntag about his book ‘On Xi Jinping’.

Ambassador Kevin Rudd spoke at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado.

Kevin Rudd participated in the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference in conversation with DRC chief executive Sandy Baruah.